Carte de visite , 4 1/8 x 2 ½. Image of John Owens as his most noted character Solon Shingle. 
John Edward  Owens (1823-1886)  was an English-American comedian, born in Liverpool, England but taken to the United States when three years old. Owens was a popular comedian whose regular repertory included about fifty parts and who earned a fortune. His Solon Shingle (1864) was famous both in the United States and in England;
Gurney, NY photographer’s imprint below image and backmarked. 
Exhibits some light use and wear, minor darkened area along top on back, image exhibits  good tonality and contrast, overall fine.